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Night photograph of a ritual at water's edge. A figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a raised platform beside an ornately decorated deity murti framed in a golden arch and marigold garlands, with a red canopy above. Bright vertical lights illuminate the scene. Several people stand or sit partly submerged in dark water in the foreground, with floating flower petals and reflections of the lamps on the surface. A metal scaffold and a stone structure sit at left.

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December 10 20112011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10December 10 20112011-12-10Night photograph of a floral-decorated golden palanquin or float carried through shallow water at a temple tank, lit by warm lamps. A seated figure in saffron-orange robes sits on a red cushioned seat beneath a decorated arch framed with garlands and flower strings. Several people in white dhotis and cloth stand waist-deep in the water around the float, some holding its poles, while a person in a red sari stands to the left. Strings of lights and a tall metal structure appear in the background. a person candidate with saffron clothing is shown seated on the float; identity uncertain from appearance.2010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30A night photograph of a floating platform in a water pool, lit by white lights and decorated with marigold garlands. A seated figure in orange robes sits on an ornate gilded throne with red cushions beneath an orange-and-multicolour canopy. Four men in white dhotis stand waist-deep in the water around the platform, one in orange cloth, holding and steadying it. Behind is a black Shivalinga-like structure with water streaming down it and a metal framework. a person cues are not clearly established, so the seated figure is described by role only.2011-03-03Night photograph of a floating decorated boat on dark water at a temple tank. The boat carries a richly adorned seat or throne draped with yellow and red garlands and flowers, topped by a small red canopy, with bright white lights on posts around it. A seated figure in orange-saffron robes sits on the boat beside the canopy, and a person in white stands in the water at the boat's side. Marigold petals float on the water. A metal staircase and tiered stone steps line the tank wall behind.2011-12-10December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30December 30 20102010-12-30Night photo of a decorated raft-like platform floating on dark water beside a black stone Shivalinga with water spraying from it. A person in orange robes sits on an ornate red-and-gold throne draped with colourful garlands and a small canopy. Two men in orange robes and two boys in white stand in the water beside the platform, one holding a hand toward it. Lights line the platform and offerings sit at its base.2011-03-03